In a small flat of just 47 square metres in Sulejówek, near Warsaw, a space was created that abandons the ‘white box’ scheme in favour of a colourful story. Designer Olga Milfort-Hanasz and the owners decided to break the standard layout by combining two micro bedrooms. As a result, clear boundaries were gained between the living and private areas, and the flat took on a new identity. The ceiling played a key role in the whole arrangement – treated as the ‘fifth’ wall, binding all rooms together with a colour element.
The west-facing bedroom became a luminous sanctuary thanks to walls in shades oscillating between orange and red, which, in the evening, are filled with warm, diffused light coloured by yellow curtains. The rectangular mirror panes, made up of small squares, distribute the light throughout the interior, enhancing the feeling of cosiness. The wardrobe, which also serves as a passageway to the bedroom, has been fitted with IKEA module fronts in deep navy blue, which contrasts with the warm tones of the walls. Above all, the ceiling is blue, evoking the spring sky and creating a harmonious balance between warm and cool colours.
Living room – the art of processing the northern lights
The living room, with its north-facing windows, was intended to exude warmth despite the cool light from outside. For the walls, the designer chose beige with a delicately chromatic tinge, which illuminates the interior and gives it a subtle aura. A blue with warm tones appeared on the ceiling, having a soothing effect and visually lifting the perspective. The floor in a natural shade of wood provides a solid backdrop for the burgundy chairs by Polish brand Fameg, while curtains in warm, rotten green tones complete the subdued palette. An energetic painting hangs behind the sofa, acting as a focal point and breaking up the subdued colour scheme of the living room.
The lounge area was given a casual feel with the scaled-down Hay paper lamp, a reference to Scandinavian design, and the Optisofa sofa upholstered in beige pepitas. The jute rug from IKEA warms the whole and introduces a natural texture, and the combination of these elements makes the living room seem to wink at the household. This allows a sense of nonchalance and finesse to shine through even in a small space, without losing functionality.
The black monobloc work surface in the kitchen is a deliberate effort to create an extension of the chessboard laid out on the floor, with the addition of ceramic handles breaking up its seriousness. The tall cabinets with retro-style fronts, alluding in colour to the rotten green curtains, add a homely atmosphere and soften the ascetic black. The entire space was created using IKEA modules, with tiles on the floor and walls evoking the atmosphere of inter-war villa kitchens – a tribute to the rich history of the Sulejówek development.
Bathroom – a morning boost of energy
In the bathroom, the designer maintained the warm tone of the living area, but introduced a livelier energy to motivate the occupants to start the day. The large format pink tiles from the Tubądzin brand add optimism, and the contrast with the blue ceiling enhances their expressiveness. The retro-styled chrome fittings, which relate in form to the kitchen details, mark the zoning of the interior and tie the entire arrangement together. In this way, the bathroom becomes not only a functional room, but also a colourful accent that leaves a good impression from the very first morning.
By Olga Milfort-Hanasz, instagram: milfort_studio
Photo: Kąty Proste / Paweł Biedrzycki
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